KJV ORIGINAL
And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Their territory included the towns of Helkath, Hali, Beten, and Achshaph,
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists some of the specific towns that were given to one of the tribes of Israel as their inheritance in the promised land.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the detailed account of how the promised land was divided among the twelve tribes of Israel after they conquered it under Joshua's leadership. Each tribe received specific cities and territories as their permanent inheritance, fulfilling God's promise to give them the land. These particular towns were located in northern Israel and were part of the inheritance given to the tribe of Asher.
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